"Spicy" Mixed Bean Soup

Directions

1. Homemade Chili Paste
2. Heat 1 cup of water and bring it to a rolling boil. Soak dry red chillies in hot water for about an hour.
3. Drain chillies out of the water and grind into a fine paste. Use 1/8 cup of water at a time as needed.
4. Heat olive oil in a pan, add chilli paste and saute for 10-15 mins on medium heat.

1. 13 Bean-Mix Soup
2. Wash and soak bean-mix overnight (or) 6-8 hrs in cold water. After 6-8 hrs of soaking, rinse the beans 2-3 times and drain. Pressure cook in 2 cups of water for 2 whistles.
3. Roast jalapeños directly over flame until blackened. Roll it loosely in a kitchen towel and set it aside for 5 mins. After 5 mins, the outer layer should come off easily. Peel & chop jalapeños finely.
4. In a sauce pan, heat olive oil. When hot, add minced garlic, chopped jalapeños and sauté briefly. To this, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
5. Next, add cumin powder, tomato paste, chili paste and give a brief stir. Add chopped tomatoes and wait for it to soften. To this, add 2 cups of veg broth and let it come to a boil.
6. Add cooked beans (along with cooked water), salt and let it simmer on low-medium heat for 10-15 mins. Mix chopped cilantro, lime juice and serve hot.